
Stories
A Local Sliding Hill Protected
In East Machias, when a local sliding hill went up for sale, MCHT was able to conserve it, ensuring kids will always be able to access this special spot.
Two New Midcoast Preserves to Check Out
MCHT, the town of St. George, and Georges River Land Trust come together to protect special places in the midcoast for the public to enjoy.
Nature Never Stops
Has anyone else noticed it’s been a winterberry fall? Not sure what that means? Kirk will tell you.
Corals, Tongues, and Jellies
Forever on the search for cool mushrooms, MCHT land steward Kirk Gentalen gives “fall colors” a whole new meaning.
Celebrating 50 Years of Leadership
50 years since its founding, MCHT shares milestones made possible through partnership and the extraordinary generosity of so many.
Thank You for 50 Years
MCHT President Tim Glidden looks back over 50 years of Maine Coast Heritage Trust
Days to Go in the Largest Coastal Conservation Campaign in Maine’s History
Over 7,000 have stepped up and given to support MCHT’s Campaign to keep the coast open, healthy, working, and beautiful.
Feeling Stuck
Every had one of those days? Ellie the cow did when she tried to track down her buddy Cooper in a distant field at Aldermere Farm.
Merlins, Monarchs, and More on Monhegan
MCHT Land Steward Kirk Gentalen takes a trip to Monhegan in search of songbirds, and find many other cool creatures instead.
Monroe Island Gets an Upgrade
Stewardship: it’s not all trail building and beach clean-ups
Replacing Bold Coast Bog Bridging
Volunteers join MCHT downeast stewardship staff to replace 24 sections of bog bridging at Western Head Preserve.
Traveling at Woodward Point Preserve
Woodward Point Preserve in Brunswick is now open and ready for visitors! Have you been yet?
Community Celebration at Sipp Bay
MCHT hosted a clam bake at Sipp Bay Preserve to celebrate and thank supporters, volunteers, partners, and the local community.
Same Spot, New Eyes
After an overseas vacation, MCHT Land Steward is back on Maine soil, and seeing the wildlife all around him with new eyes.
Jumpstarting the Effort to Protect and Restore Maine’s Coastal Rivers
An extraordinary, generous gift is realizing a more connected future for Maine’s coastal rivers.
A Unifying Force
“Working with Blue Hill Heritage Trust I got my feet wet and experienced first-hand what it’s like behind the scenes of a land trust.”